Effect of brake fluid on tires?
11-19-2006, 07:06 PM
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Effect of brake fluid on tires?
Sent the calipers out for a rebuild and thought I had the lines capped. Some fluid leaked down and the tire sat in it for a few days. Motul 600, if it makes any difference. Is the tire toast?
11-19-2006, 10:29 PM
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Mr. Excitement
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Brake fluids are compatible with rubber, they have to be as brake systems contain a mix or rubber and or synthetic rubber compounds. I would clean the tire with soap and water and let dry. look to see if there is a difference in the area that was wetted by the fluid and where it was not.
Easy trick. Before you disconnect the lines push the brake pedal in about 1 inch or so and prop it with a stick. This will keep the fluid from draining out. Some might cross drain from one side to the other if more than one line is open but the tank will not.
Easy trick. Before you disconnect the lines push the brake pedal in about 1 inch or so and prop it with a stick. This will keep the fluid from draining out. Some might cross drain from one side to the other if more than one line is open but the tank will not.
